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The Lurching West

Encompassed my unconsciousness aware and so alone To look within and gaze without, for possibilities unknown Through unfamiliar townscape, walk more familiar men They thrust and stare between lowered eyes, and do seem Not bent on gain,and yet their driver knows them well (Although they’ll never guess) a proffered altruism Whispers! And silence shouts, let not the truth confess! Oh! Human needs oh! human thoughts are obstacles Indeed! for as we stand before our pitfalls and talk of the Greater good, to the scent of deep confusion, Din & greed & want in this life! Are we on the way to heaven? Or just a compromised demise? © Joe Maverick 29-09-2010

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/25/2013 8:20:00 AM

Good morning Joe, ,CONGRATULATIONS!!! on having your poem Featured on the soups home page. enjoy your coming week. Always & Forever * LINDA

Skat A

Date: 8/24/2013 6:20:00 PM

Joe, congratulations, on your featured poem of the week. Take Care ~SKAT~ :-)

Daver Austin

Date: 8/19/2013 9:23:00 AM

The last line says worlds. Who knows. Many profess a knowledge, but without solid proof. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/11/2012 9:16:00 PM

Hi, Joe, aware and alone, that's a mighty circle... First thing is first: Are you from the west? I like the feel that progresses through needs, and the greed we lease while our bodies try to find a reason for heaven. " the lurching West " now that has my mind doing all kinds of gazing,,, xox~ PD

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 5/15/2012 6:23:00 AM

Oie yoie, the more I read the more visible you are, Joe! The staggering sway of "The Lurching West" ...Joe, do you feel that this perempts our moral and ethic code? I do believe that greed may lead to "a compromised demise", though this is subject to debate. When nature confronts nurture, the tables can always be over-turned.:) Enjoying this write by the impecablly outstanding you! Best wishes! Love, Mikki

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/25/2011 12:31:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your very well thought out work..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by, reading my work and taking the time to comment..I appreciate your presence there..Sara